H-1B Visa Applications Shift Amid High Fees and Cap Limits

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

USCIS has reported a decline in new direct H-1B visa applications, attributed to a $100,000 application fee. This shift has led many applicants to pivot towards visa transfers, such as F1 and L1, which do not incur the same fee. As of now, the cap for the FY2027 H-1B visa has already been reached, with 70% of applications coming from India, mirroring the trends seen in previous years.

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H-1B Visa Applications Shift Amid High Fees and Cap Limits